The sparkling state championship football ring Cody Riggs sported for the first time Monday gave the St. Thomas Aquinas two-sport star his third piece of championship jewelry in the past two seasons.

Not bad for a junior who could add a fourth ring if the Raiders boys' track team repeats at the FHSAA Class 3A state Finals at Winter Park on Friday.

''To have four rings on your hand would be special,'' Riggs said. ``You don't see that from too many high school kids".

Riggs' play as an all-state cornerback helped the Raiders win back-to-back state titles in football.

On Friday, the nationally ranked hurdler will try to help the Raiders join South Broward (1949-50) as the only Broward boys' track team to go back-to-back.

The Raiders' biggest challenge should come from Tampa Hillsborough, Charlotte and Palm Beach Dwyer.

''It seems that train is moving along and picking up steam,'' said Raiders first-year coach Alex Armenteros.

``I just hope we can hold it throughout the state meet.''

Riggs' dominance in the hurdles and long jump has offset the absence of a premier sprinter, which has been a staple of past Raiders teams.